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GCE A Level in History

at St Wilfrid'S Rc College, South Shields · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

• Students who have studied history at GCSE and want to develop their knowledge and understanding in more depth. • Students who are wanting to go on to study history at degree level, or are hoping to go on to do a history-related career. • Students who would like to study a highly respected A Level to widen their career or study options. • Students who want to go on to study subjects such as law, politics, languages or English, in order to help them to develop the skills and knowledge they will need to study these subjects at a higher level.

What you need to get on

Students will be offered a place on this course if they have achieved a grade 6 or above in GCSE History. Students also need to have at least 5 other GCSE or equivalent grades at 4+ including English and Mathematics to be offered a place at St Wilfrid’s RC College Sixth Form

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St Wilfrid's RC College

    Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · South Shields

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